Scammers are tricking family members of jailed individuals into paying fees for release via app, warns LCSO.

Scammers are impersonating officials to target family members of adults in custody at Lane County Jail, requesting payments via Venmo or Apple Pay for release on ankle monitors or mental health treatment. The Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) and Pre-Trial Services warn that legitimate requests for payments are only accepted in person at the jail. They advise hanging up and reporting any suspicious calls to LCSO.

3 months ago
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